South Africa eases visa requirements for Kenyans
South Africa has relaxed visa application and entry conditions for Kenyan business and academia travelling to the country. This section of Kenyans will from December 01, be issued with multiple […]
New route opens Durban to the British market
The first flight of British Airways’ (BA) thrice-weekly service to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, landed at King Shaka International Airport at 05h35 on Tuesday morning. Durban is the gateway to KZN, the […]
SAA gets another bailout
Funding provided for struggling state-owned enterprises fall far short of assistance requested South African Airways (SAA) will get R5bn, SA Express R1.2bn and the South African Post Office R2.9bn in […]
WTM Africa to launch prestigious awards to recognise industry sectors
WTM Africa is thrilled to announce that it will launch an African edition of the International Travel & Tourism Awards. These awards will set out to consolidate the various standalone […]
Kenya: Kata Welcomes South Africa’s Relaxed Visa Regulations
Nairobi — The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has welcomed relaxed visa regulations implemented by South Africa. KATA Chief Executive Nicanor Sabula says new regulations are crucial and will […]
BON Hotels adds third East African property
South African-based hotel management company, BON Hotels, has extended its Ethiopian presence by adding BON Hotel German Square in Addis Ababa to its East African collection, making it its third […]
Adrian Gardiner Named Patron of Wilderness Foundation Africa and Wilderness Foundation Global
The Wilderness Foundation Africa and Wilderness Foundation Global are pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Gardiner as Patron of both organisations. Adrian Gardiner was the Chairman of the Wilderness […]
SA Government unveils visa-rule overhaul to promote tourism
The South Africa government will overhaul its visa rules by the end of next month to promote tourism and make it easier to do business, part of a package of […]
SA President’s stimulus plan announcement lights path to tourism revival
President Cyril Ramaphosa today (Friday, September 21) announced his economic recovery plan, which is set to stimulate economic growth and job creation across multiple sectors, including tourism. Delivering the announcement, […]